Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2015

By definition, every startup is predictably unpredictable, since new solutions have no proven track record, startups are usually building a new market, and the world around them is changing faster than ever. Prepare ahead of time to prevent or head them off quickly, before it is too late, as events unfold: Key people let you down.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Confirmation bias is our likelihood to interpret events as confirmation of existing beliefs. Start by giving yourself a dose of self-compassion for what you also are going through before you turn your attention to a colleague. Write down your key goals and refer to this list before any interaction with your colleague.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2016

The startup lifestyle is known to be stressful and challenging, but it’s also meant to be satisfying and fulfilling, with you as the entrepreneur in control of your own destiny. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way, based on my many years of experience with entrepreneurs and advising startups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2013

No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Your brain has leveled all events and activities into a desert of sand dunes, where just getting from one to another is a struggle, and there is nothing new to see over the next hill. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Your brain has leveled all events and activities into a desert of sand dunes, where just getting from one to another is a struggle, and there is nothing new to see over the next hill. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Your brain has leveled all events and activities into a desert of sand dunes, where just getting from one to another is a struggle, and there is nothing new to see over the next hill. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2014

According to several recent reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Learn new skills that will make you an expert in that domain, and both satisfaction and wealth will follow.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

It may be time for you to start your own blog, write a book, or volunteer as a speaker at public events in your domain. The more you use your new-found leadership ability, the greater will be your satisfaction and confidence. Many entrepreneurs I know wait for that big event to celebrate their leadership.

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InfoChachkie

JUNE 27, 2011

My response was brief and straightforward, which is common of popular Quora answers (as discussed in How To Write An Effective Quora Answer ). Although my answer was off-the-cuff, the question caused me to consider the issue of raising entrepreneurial children in greater depth, which led me to write this series. Plot Summary.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2017

They point out that establishing good habits and getting rid of bad ones involves the same basic skills; goal setting and motivation, getting started, and staying on track. That’s where starting small comes in. The little satisfactions can sometimes mean a lot. Think small thoughts. Take small actions. Identify small moments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2012

No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Your brain has leveled all events and activities into a desert of sand dunes, where just getting from one to another is a struggle, and there is nothing new to see over the next hill. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2010

No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Your brain has leveled all events and activities into a desert of sand dunes, where just getting from one to another is a struggle, and there is nothing new to see over the next hill. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2011

No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Your brain has leveled all events and activities into a desert of sand dunes, where just getting from one to another is a struggle, and there is nothing new to see over the next hill. Therefore, it’s up to you to fix it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2016

Finding your sweet spot as an entrepreneur needs to start with a meaningful personal purpose that is also a business opportunity. Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success. Write it down, make it specific, expressive, yet succinct and jargon-free. Then take ownership and make it happen.

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SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. but: Something is Still Missing.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 20, 2013

Brad Feld seems to write books faster than I can read and write about them. He teamed up with his wife, Amy Batchelor , to write about about the impact that entrepreneurship has on relationships and what to do about it. It’s called Startup Life and you can order it here. They start with their own journey.

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